Condolences Mobi, even though I never met Cookie, I feel like crying myself. RIP

Don't Grieve Too Long

Don't grieve too long, for now I'm free.

I've followed the path God has set for me.

I ran to Him when I heard His Call.

I swished my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To bark, to love, to romp or play.

Games left unplanned must stay that way.

I found such peace, it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void.

Please fill it with remembered joy,

A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss.

Oh yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life has been full, you've given so much,

Your time, your love and gentle touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your head and share with me,

God wanted me, He set me free!

-Author Unknown

Again, Mobi, so sorry. but I am glad for the dog that she was able to die with those who loved her nearby, and also that she is now no longer suffering. You don't need to have any spiritual belief to be able to see that this, at least, is true. No more pain or distress for Cookie, though yours will take time to heal. It's the price we pay for loving and being loved by wonderful pets.

Mobi, what can I say, I feel your pain, but is it possible, and I firmly believe it could be, that cookie didn't want to carry on anymore and as such gave up the fight. If she did, she led by example as I am sure we humans are able to do the same and let life go. Don't feel sad, look back and treasure the years you had and loved together. She may have set an example to us and others, don't fight the inevitable.

so sad, but she died at home, and cared for. i know that for an animal , dying at home is the best thing,in famiiar surroundings and smells, no fear from unusual noises, someone always near by for a stroke or a pat on the head, and for cookie, a fairly short time being ill, not drawn out.

Once again, many thanks for all the comments. Somehow, it helps.

Neeranam, what a lovely poem....It brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.

Once again, many thanks for all the comments. Somehow, it helps.

Neeranam, what a lovely poem....It brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.

So sorry to hear of the loss of "Cookie" Mobi, R.I.P